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      College Zone

      College Zone Logo Link to Illinois' best college planning and financial aid resource for students, parents, and counselors.

      For more information visit College Zone External link opens in a new windowwebsite.


    • Education Benefits for Post-9/11 Veterans

      Post-9/11 GI Bill The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 offers educational benefits for individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Benefits assist in paying for tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, books and supplies, and a onetime relocation cost when necessary. Benefits may even transfer to dependents. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs External link opens in a new windowwebsite to learn how you can benefit.


    • Interested in learning about educational resources in the State of Illinois?

      Then take a look at the State of Illinois - Learning in Illinois - External link opens in a new windowwebsite. This website provides information on Pre-school/Early Learning, K-12, Colleges and Universities, Adult Education, Educator Resources, and much more.


    • Looking for Free Online Courses to Improve your Computer Skills?

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      If you answered Yes to the above question, then take a look at the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning website.  Sponsored by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACT), Global Learning offers free online tutorials covering the basics of computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office and life skills.  GCF Global Learning also offers free online classes covering Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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    • Truck Driving Apprenticeship Program for Veterans

      Werner Enterprises has developed an exclusive Professional Truck Driving Apprenticeship Program.  Eligible Veterans will be able to draw on their VA educational benefits for a full year while generating an income as a professional truck driver.

      Some advantages include: Eligible Veterans can make up to $50,000 their first year by drawing on their VA educational benefits for a full year while earning a truck driver's salary & benefits; flexible routes allow approximately 60% of Werner Enterprises truck drivers to get home nightly and weekly; and Apprenticeship is a nationally recognized certification that includes a structured training program for skills development.

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      The Werner Enterprise Professional Truck Driver Program is a U.S. Department of Labor approved program providing structured on-the-job learning and related instruction for approximately one year.


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